Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 167

Chloe furrowed her brows. “Connor won’t let you leave?”

Lucas stayed silent for a moment. “He’s probably worried I’ll hang around you.”

Chloe’s face remained calm, unfazed. “You should head back to the city and get checked out. If anything comes up, I’ll explain to him.”

Gavin, standing nearby, added, “Ms. Chloe, we all know you're Mr. Connor's girlfriend. Maybe you should get our boss a leave of absence from Mr. Connor first. Otherwise, our boss won't be at ease.”

Chloe studied Lucas’ pale face. Finally, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.

The person on the other end sounded surprised. “What’s up? Calling me out of the blue?”

“There’s something I need to tell you. I’m at Paradise Resort, and Lucas got injured. I want to ask for some time off on his behalf so he can get treatment in the city hospital.”

Even though Connor didn’t say anything, Chloe could feel the tension through the phone. After a few seconds, Connor’s cold and heavy voice broke the silence. “He's hurt, and you’re asking for leave for him?”

Chloe’s voice was steady as she explained, “I was here for an interview today. A crane’s load fell, and Lucas saved me.”

Connor let out a bitter laugh over the phone.

“You two just had a fallout yesterday, and today, he plays the hero. Are you sure this isn’t some elaborate scheme?”

Chloe paused for a moment. She glanced at Lucas, who’s sitting in a chair, his face ghostly white.

“No, it was an accident,” she finally said.

Chloe also had her doubts, but she quickly dismissed them.

Suddenly, he thought this might be a chance given by fate. The moment he protected Chloe, he saw his own feelings clearly.

He loved her more than he had imagined. He couldn’t just hand Chloe over to someone else.

No matter what her current relationship with Connor was. he had his own cards to play. Their childhood friendship and over twenty years of emotional ties weren’t something that could be easily cut off.

Just like now, Chloe’s simple acknowledgment, “I know him,” was proof of their two-decade bond.

Chloe sighed.

Turning to leave the medical office, she spoke with a hint of resignation. “Connor, asking for leave on his behalf doesn't mean there's something between us, nor does it imply anything about our future. I've told you before that I don't go back to past relationships. To me, Lucas is just a familiar stranger now. You don’t have to target him because of me.”